Glossary · Ocean
Clean bill of lading
A clean bill of lading states that goods were received in apparent good order and condition. An unclean bill indicates that goods were damaged or in poor condition.
A 'clean’ bill of lading states that the goods have been received in an apparent good order and condition. An 'unclean’ bill of lading indicates that the goods are damaged or in poor condition.
See also
More ocean terms
- Bunker adjustment factor (BAF)
- Common carrier
- Container yard (CY)
- Deconsolidation
- Forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU)
- Master bill of lading (MBL)
Go further
- What terminal handling charges (THC) cover
- Demurrage vs detention
- CBM calculator
- Chargeable weight calculator
Definitions are general information, not legal advice. Rules differ by country; check the source and the current regulation before you act on one.